How Crime Rates In New York City Reached Record Lows
Crime in New York City is at its lowest levels since the 1950s. NYPD Commissioner Bill Bratton says a renewed focus on disorder, as well as serious crime, led to the decline.
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California Cops Frustrated With 'Catch-And-Release' Crime-Fighting
Prosecutors and some police departments in the state say reducing prison sentences is having an undesired outcome: more property crime. But reform advocates say police are jumping to conclusions.
The Delicate Politics Of Rising Crime
Violent crimes increased in the first six months of 2015, FBI data show. It's a relatively small increase, but one that might affect the current bipartisan push to shrink America's prison population.